2013 Scion Tc Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Scion Tc.

20122014
Complaints
12
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2013 Scion Tc Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#23 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Scion Tc.

Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2013 Scion Tc — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Scion Tc reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Scion Tc has 12 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Scion Tc?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints); Brakes (3 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2013 Scion Tc?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Scion Tc include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Scion Tc have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Scion Tc as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2013 Scion Tc?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Scion Tc reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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